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Convolvulaceae
Convolvulaceae (), commonly called the bindweeds or morning glories, is a family of about 60 genera and more than 1,650 species. These species are primarily herbaceous vines, but also include trees, shrubs and herbs. The tubers of several species are edible, the best known of which is the sweet potato. Description Convolvulaceae can be recognized by their funnel-shaped, radially symmetrical corolla; the floral formula for the family has five sepals, five fused petals, five epipetalous stamens (stamens fused to the petals), and a two-part syncarpous and superior gynoecium. The stems of these plants are usually winding, hence their Latin name (from ''convolvere'', "to wind"). The leaves are simple and alternate, without stipules. In parasitic Cuscuta (dodder) they are reduced to scales. The fruit can be a capsule, berry, or nut, all containing only two seeds per one locule (one ovule/ovary). The leaves and starchy, tuberous roots of some species are used as foodstuffs (e.g. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonamia
''Bonamia'' is a genus of the flowering plant family Convolvulaceae Convolvulaceae (), commonly called the bindweeds or morning glories, is a family of about 60 genera and more than 1,650 species. These species are primarily herbaceous vines, but also include trees, shrubs and herbs. The tubers of several spec ..., commonly known as the bindweed family and named after the French physician and botanist François Bonamy (1710-1786). Members of the genus are commonly known as the lady's nightcap. Species The following species are recognized in the genus ''Bonamia'': *'' B. abscissa'' (Choisy) Hallier f. *'' B. agrostopolis'' (Vell.) Hallier f. *'' B. alatisemina'' R.W.Johnson *'' B. ankaranensis'' Deroin *'' B. apikiensis'' Deroin *'' B. apurensis'' D.F.Austin *'' B. austinii'' A.Moreira & Sim.-Bianch. *'' B. boivinii'' Hallier f. *'' B. boliviana'' O'Donell *'' B. brevifolia'' (Benth.) Myint *'' B. campestris'' A.Mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
